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S. KEVIN WILLIAMS

S. KEVIN WILLIAMS

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven release and change manager with 16 years of experience in IT, specializing in service testing validation and deployment management. Expertise in overseeing all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and skilled in technologies such as BizTalk Server and cloud solutions. Strong foundation in ITIL processes, including incident, problem, event, risk, configuration, and change management, ensuring streamlined operations. Currently managing Power BI platform, focusing on performance enhancement and administrative efficiency through strategic workload distribution and monitoring initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Release and Change Manager

Wipro Technologies (Client- Wells Fargo)
08.2022 - Current

🔹 1. Change Planning & Control

Ensure all changes are properly logged, documented, and categorized

Assess change type: Standard / Normal / Emergency

Define change scope, impact, risk, and priority

Ensure proper scheduling to avoid conflicts (Change Calendar management)

🔹 2. Impact & Risk Assessment

Coordinate impact analysis across:

Applications

Infrastructure

Business services

Security & compliance

Evaluate risks and mitigation plans

Ensure rollback/backout plans are defined

🔹 3. Change Advisory Board (CAB) Management

Organize and chair CAB meetings

Present change details for approval

Collect approvals from stakeholders

Facilitate Emergency CAB (ECAB) when required

🔹 4. Approval & Governance

Ensure changes follow organizational policies

Verify required approvals are obtained

Ensure regulatory / audit compliance

Maintain documentation for audits

🔹 5. Coordination & Communication

Communicate change schedules to:

Business stakeholders

Technical teams

Service desk

Send change notifications

Manage stakeholder expectations

🔹 6. Implementation Oversight

Monitor change execution

Ensure implementation follows approved plan

Validate successful completion

Trigger rollback if required

🔹 7. Post Implementation Review (PIR)

Conduct review for:

Failed changes

High-risk changes

Identify lessons learned

Track improvement actions

🔹 8. Reporting & Metrics

Track KPIs such as:

Change success rate

Change failure rate

Emergency changes %

Unauthorized changes

Provide management reports

Drive continuous improvement

🔹 Key Skills .

Strong stakeholder management

Risk assessment capability

ITIL knowledge

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Process governance understanding

ITIL-Certified Middleware Specialist& Integration Expert

Tata Consultancy Services (Client - H&M )
10.2011 - 08.2022
  • Review, discuss, and adhere to agreed timescales, providing feedback on variances to project managers.
  • Manage risks and resolve challenges impacting release scope, quality, and schedules.
  • Proficient in application analysis, planning, and implementation support.
  • Identify operational issues and formulate plans to address them.
  • Monitor progress using measurable data.
  • Support customer-facing products by coordinating with external clients and enterprise IT teams.
  • Plan release windows and cycles across portfolios.
  • Possess strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016, BizTalk tuning, and performance optimization.
  • Experienced in high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and service management activities.
  • Conduct quality assurance testing.
  • Troubleshoot application performance, connectivity, latency, and functionality issues.
  • Coordinate with DBA and infrastructure teams for updates and security patch deployments.
  • Design integration event flows and sequencing.
  • Manage BizTalk host instances, web services load balancing, and system access controls.
  • Monitor suspended messages using BizTalk 2016.
  • Conduct system testing prior to releases.
  • Manage BizTalk Server Group and service accounts.
  • Recipient of multiple client awards and holder of over 10 certifications.
  • Awarded Star Award for doubling loan production between 2012 and 2014.
  • Recognized as Star of the Month (Feb-May 2014) and Champ of the Quarter.
  • Managed critical P1 incidents, resolving them prior to SLA breaches.
  • Consistently maintained top appraisal rating (A Band).

Process Executive

Infosys
07.2011 - 10.2011
  • Worked in the Finance and Accounts department.

Senior Web Researcher

Mobius Knowledge Service
04.2010 - 07.2011
  • Conduct Online Research: Gather relevant data and information from various online sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze and summarize research findings to provide actionable insights that support business needs.
  • Report Generation: Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on research findings for various stakeholders.
  • Maintain Records: Keep accurate and organized records of research data and findings.
  • Stay Updated: Monitor industry trends and changes that could impact research outcomes and methodologies.
  • Collaboration: Work with different departments to understand their research needs and provide insights accordingly.

Education

MBA - Software Systems

University of Madras
Chennai, Chennai
09.2013

Bachelor in Science - microbiology studies

Madras Christian College
Chennai
04.2009

Skills

Change release management Problem management Incident management

BizTalk server management

Power BI analysis

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)

Work management

File transfer protocol (FTP)

FTPS implementation

Network management

Azure cloud services

SoapUI testing

US mortgage processing

XML coding

Confluence management

JIRA task management

Splunk management

Certification

  • AI-GitHub Copilot-L1 01-Jul-2025
  • AI-GitHub Copilot Advanced-L2 06-Feb-2026
  • AI-GitHub Copilot for Technical-L3 06-Feb-2026
  • AI-Generative AI Fundamentals and Responsible Usage at Wipro
  • CIS-ITIL Change Mgmt-L3 Feb 2026
  • Agile Way of Working Foundation, 2017-12-05
  • AWS Cloud Computing Intermediate, 2018-05-25
  • Google Cloud Intermediate, 2018-01-13
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification, 2017-07-26
  • Technology Appreciation Foundation, 2016-04-15
  • Core Java Advanced, 2018-01-21
  • RiO: SoftSkill for Application Operations, 2018-06-28
  • Cross Culture Skills: Sweden Foundation, 2018-05-11
  • Certificate in US Mortgages Advanced, 2013-06-06

Languages

English
Tamil
German
Hindi

Personal Information

Title: IT Manager

Awards and regonization

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

2025

Inspiring Performance Award – Nov 13, 2025

Inspiring Performance Award – Apr 11, 2025

Inspiring Performance Award – Apr 8, 2025

Galaxy Team Award – Feb 3, 2025

2024

Victory League – Jul 31, 2024

Victory League – Jun 16, 2024

Inspiring Performance Award – Feb 29, 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Best Team Award – Jan 1, 2020

Star Performer Award – May 1, 2019

On The Spot Award – Jan 1, 2018

Star of the Month Award – May 1, 2017

Service & Commitment Award – Oct 1, 2016

Service & Commitment Award – Oct 1, 2011

Champ of the Quarter – Feb 1, 2014 & Apr 1, 2014

Timeline

Release and Change Manager

Wipro Technologies (Client- Wells Fargo)
08.2022 - Current

ITIL-Certified Middleware Specialist& Integration Expert

Tata Consultancy Services (Client - H&M )
10.2011 - 08.2022

Process Executive

Infosys
07.2011 - 10.2011

Senior Web Researcher

Mobius Knowledge Service
04.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor in Science - microbiology studies

Madras Christian College

MBA - Software Systems

University of Madras
S. KEVIN WILLIAMS